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We have a lot of discussion on the boards about our young players
learning the basics and fundamentals of the game. How about these
ageless baseball maxims? -- They were true 100 years ago and they
stand the test of time today. -- Share these with your favorite
high school player today.

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Unwritten
Rules

1

Never put the tying or go-ahead
run on base.

2

Play for the tie at home, go for
the victory on the road.

3

Don't hit and run with an 0-2 count.

4

Don't play the infield in early
in the game.

5

Never make the first or third out
at third.

6

Never steal when you're two or more
runs down.

7

Don't steal when you're well ahead.

8

Don't steal third with two outs.

9

Don't bunt for a hit when you need
a sacrifice.

10

Never throw behind the runner.

11

Left and right fielders concede
everything to center fielder.

12

Never give up a home run on an 0-2
count.

13

Never let the score influence the
way you manage.

14

Don't go against the percentages.

15

Take a strike when your club is
behind in a ballgame.

16

Leadoff hitter must be a base stealer.
Designated hitter must be a power hitter.

17

Never give an intentional walk if
first base is occupied.

18

With runners in scoring position
and first base open, walk the number eight hitter to get to the
pitcher.

19

In rundown situations, always run
the runner back toward the base from which he came.

20

If you play for one run, that's
all you'll get.

21

Don't bunt with a power hitter up.

22

Don't take the bat out of your best
hitter's hands by sacrificing in front of him.

23

Only use your bullpen stopper in
late-inning situations.

24

Don't use your stopper in a tie
game - only when you're ahead.

25

Hit behind the runner at first.

26

If one of your players gets knocked
down by a pitch, retaliate.

27

Hit the ball where it's pitched.

28

A manager should remain detached
from his players.

29

Never mention a no-hitter while
it's in progress.

30

With a right-hander on the mound,
don't walk a right-handed hitter to pitch to a left-handed hitter.